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BD03 CUG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 92,808 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,081 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 86,588 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,858 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,201 miles

service brake efficiency just met

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

steering damper bush has play in it

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,129 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight engine oil leak from rear diff oil seal

slight play in steering rack damper

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front axle oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,036 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear diff damp

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,411 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BD03 CUG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 CUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD03 CUG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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